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Here we are again, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Holidays, Family, Friends & Food. We wanted to take a minute to thank all of you for your continued support. We wouldn't be here today - if it weren't for you believing in us. Thank you.
Take some time to read this issue of The Buzz, we are excited to announce a NEW great benefit to NADRA Members. Check it out...
Be safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Happy Reading!
NADRA HQ
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| New & Renewing NADRA October Members! |
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WELCOME NEW Builder Members:
Five Star Home Remodeling
Stewart Construction, Inc.
American Deck Builders
DW Elite Decks
Build Me a Deck.com
Renewing Builder Members:
Austex Fence & Deck, Inc.
Decking Northwest, Inc.
Renewing Manufacturer Members:
Simpson Strong Tie - Quik Drive
OHC - Overseas Hardwood
TimberTech
Titan Metal Works, Inc.
Atlantis Rail Syatems
Renewing Distributor Members:
Bridgeport Corporation
Absolute Distribution, Inc.
Lenover's Professional Building Products |
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Manufacturers, Distributors & Dealers...
Advertise in the Buzz to DIRECTLY reach top Deck Builders!
Call NADRA at:
1.888.623.7248
to learn how you can advertise your business in
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NADRA Offers Surveys |
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Your trade association is going to begin a series of short surveys through The Buzz. It is an effort to learn member views on subjects ranging from business questions, employment, design, education, marketing, products, building practices, and more.
NADRA will use the results of these surveys to strengthen its ability to serve its membership through advocacy, education, and benefit programs. The ultimate goal is to make your businesses more efficient, cost effective and more profitable! The accuracy and completeness of the survey responses depend on YOU.
Each survey will be short - the results will be posted on the website, and reported in the next month's Buzz.
Please help NADRA serve its membership by taking just a few minutes to answer a couple of questions. Thanks!
Attention Supplier Members!!!
This is a great opportunity for you as well. If you are interested in submitting questions for a survey, please contact NADRA HQ at 1.888.623.7248.
Find out what Builders Really want, Builders - here is your chance to let Suppliers know what you need! |
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NADRA News: DeckExpo 2008 |
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As the official sponsor of DeckExpo, NADRA and the folks from Hanley Wood
have worked together to create
the best educational programs in the industry.
Please go to DeckExpo.com to see a complete listing.
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Embassy Suites
The Official NADRA Hotel for DeckExpo (Choose this hotel when booking accommodations at DeckExpo.com)
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DeckExpo 2008: Schedule at a Glance: |
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
March 3, 2008 - Monday
NADRA PRE-CONFERENCE CERTIFICATION COURSES
Deck Framing Connection Seminar - Simpson Strong-Tie. Time: 8 a.m.
Design Software to Increase Sales and Efficiency - DeckTools. Time: 1 p.m.
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March 5, 2008 - Wednesday
NADRA 4th ANNUAL MEETING. Time: 5pm to 7pm
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March 5 - 6, 2008 - Wednesday and Thursday
NADRA 3rd ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION. Time: During Exhibit Hours
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Friday, March 7, 2008
GOLF OUTING - NADRA OPEN II. Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
To learn more go to:
Here you can learn more details
Sponsor the golf outing
Donate an Auction Item
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Get The Most Out Of Your NADRA Membership: NEW BENEFIT!!! |
Could offering financing & credit card service help increase your sales?
NADRA OFFERS NEW FINANCIAL TOOLS
By Michael Beaudry, Executive Vice President
The North American Deck and Railing Association and Electronic Data Payment Systems have partnered to bring members new financial tools necessary for business growth. EDPS is the industry's only full-service provider of comprehensive electronic transaction processing programs and revenue-enhancing point of sale payment solutions. Members of NADRA can now offer a leading edge consumer finance option, qualify for the lowest rates on bankcard processing and receive industry-leading customer service.
Member Credit Card Processing Program
Whether you are currently accepting credit cards or are considering implementing a program, this member benefit is for you! EDPS' knowledge of the residential contracting industry, gives them insight into the composition of a door dealer's customer base, how dealers do business and the challenges they face. EDPS will take the time to understand your processing needs and deliver customized solutions to help you reach your specific goals.
The NADRA Member Credit Card Processing Program leverages the buying power of the NADRA member base to deliver wholesale processing rates and benefits that you can't find anywhere else. These benefits include no monthly minimums, no application or enrollment fees and 24-hour customer service. In addition, NADRA members qualify for a complimentary savings analysis illustrating the savings available through the NADRA endorsed program. Fax your most recent credit card processing statement to 1-866-528-3854 and an Enrollment Specialist will contact you with your results.
Visit www.edpaymentsystems.com/partners/NADRA or call 1-866-578-9740 for more information.
Provantage™ Home Improvement Finance Program
Provantage is a revolutionary home improvement finance program for residential customers of NADRA members. Provantage extends revolving lines of credit up to $30,000 to your customers for a variety of home improvement projects, including decks, porches, fencing and more! This innovative program boasts several promotional periods featuring no payments and deferred interest as well as direct-to-dealer funding within 24-48 hours of job completion.
Dealers will recognize significant benefits as a result of using Provantage, including improved closing rates, increased customer buying power and enhanced cash flow. Provantage representatives are available when you need them, providing instant credit decisions by phone from 7am-midnight, seven days a week. Customers appreciate the competitive interest rates determined by individual credit history and the quick and easy application process. The ability to offer revolving lines of credit to your customers will give your business a clear competitive advantage.
Visit www.provantagefinance.com/partners/NADRA or call 1-888-241-0913 for more information. |
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Featured NADRA Benefit |
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Take Advantage of this Terrific
NADRA Membership Benefit:
Just Installed offers a variety of marketing materials that
are inexpensive and easy to order. Simply login to the members only area of the website to get access to this
special program offering.
*If you forgot your login and password, no problem!
Call or email NADRA HQ today.
1.888.623.7248 | |
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| Code Corner |
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AWP Code Book Available NOW
American Wood Council (AWC) Offers Free Deck Design Guide
Part of the AWC's Design for Code Acceptance series, the guide provides details, span tables, guardrail requirements and other provisions for constructing a residential deck in accordance with the International Residential Code.
The guide also contains recommended good practices for deck construction that are not specifically code requirements. The guide is limited to single-story decks and does not address wind and seismic loads, snow loads or unique loads such as hot tubs.
 NADRA Member BASF has been elected to membership in the Treated Wood Council (TWC). The TWC has 349 member companies. It works for the treated wood industry on legislative and code issues. Ken Trainor, NADRA board member, has been attending TWC meetings to keep up on government regulation and agency changes that affect treated lumber.
Congratulations to BASF!!!
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| Biz Buzz : |
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The KISS
Got your attention? Well its not what you think.
KISS stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid!
Its just an acronym used in marketing and public relations to remind communicators to keep their written and verbal messages straightforward and concise - in other words, to KISS!
How many times as a kid did you end up laughing so hard that it hurt at the end of a game of "telephone"? The message spoken by the last person was always something completely different than what was whispered into the ear of the first person in line. Well, nothing much has changed since then except the technology.
Good communication is hard enough all by itself. If you want to be understood you must KISS!
Suggestion for written communication: have someone read your message and then tell you what they think it says. This is an especially good idea if it is a communication you intend to go out to a lot of people - or one that involves a significant amount of money.
Suggestion for spoken communication: Put the brakes on your motor-mouth. We speak more clearly and get our ideas across much better when we give the victim (person in front of us or on the phone) the time to catch up. The listener will also take you more seriously since you are making a point of giving them time and attention.
So, try the KISS with your employees, your family, your waiter, and don't forget your mechanic! You will find that your listeners and readers get more of what you want them to understand.
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Happy Deck Building!
NADRA Headquarters
1.888.NADRA.4U |
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